Waterfalls around Sacramento at a glance
There are 75 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Sacramento. The nearest is Leete Falls, about 19 mi ENE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 25 of the 75. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by California (73) and Nevada (2).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Sacramento | 0 |
| 25 miles of Sacramento | 3 |
| 50 miles of Sacramento | 9 |
| 100 miles of Sacramento | 75 |
Well-known falls within reach of Sacramento
Feather Falls (74 miN) and Rainbow Falls (77 miSW) are among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in California.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Sacramento
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leete Falls | 19 mi ENE | not recorded | California |
| Antelope Creek Falla | 21 mi NE | not recorded | California |
| Pecker Falls | 25 mi ENE | not recorded | California |
| Salmon Falls (historical) | 26 mi ENE | not recorded | El Dorado County, California |
| Hidden Falls | 32 mi NNE | not recorded | Placer County, California |
| Codfish Falls | 41 mi NE | not recorded | Placer County, California |
| Rock Creek | 41 mi ENE | not recorded | California |
| Green Valley Falls | 43 mi WSW | not recorded | Solano County, California |
| The Falls | 48 mi NNW | not recorded | Sutter County, California |
| Linda Falls | 51 mi W | not recorded | Napa County, California |
| Haraszthy Falls | 54 mi WSW | not recorded | Sonoma County, California |
| Bridal Veil Falls | 56 mi ENE | not recorded | California |
| Sonoma Creek Falls | 56 mi W | not recorded | California |
| Abrigo Falls | 57 mi SW | 15 ft | California |
| Finnegan Falls | 65 mi SSE | not recorded | Stanislaus County, California |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Sacramento
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 21 of the 75 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Snow Mountain Falls | 2,198 ft | 72 mi NE |
| Feather Falls | 410 ft | 74 mi N |
| Phantom Falls | 164 ft | 71 mi N |
| Ranch Falls | 157 ft | 69 mi N |
| Crevice Twin Falls | 134 ft | 69 mi N |
| Little Phantom Falls | 124 ft | 71 mi N |
| Western Falls | 120 ft | 70 mi N |
| Huntington Falls | 110 ft | 77 mi SW |
| Murietta Falls | 108 ft | 73 mi S |
| Beatson Falls | 104 ft | 70 mi N |
Counties with the most falls near Sacramento
El Dorado County, CA (5), Marin County, CA (4), Sierra County, CA (3), Placer County, CA (2) and Butte County, CA (2). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: San Francisco.